The US Pacific command has revised its initial statement that said two of the three missiles “failed in flight”.
US officials have confirmed that North Korea’s ballistic missile launches yesterday travelled more than 155 miles, but posed no threat to the US mainland or Guam.
US Pacific Command said: “The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) determined that the three ballistic missile launches did not pose a threat to North America.
"The US Pacific Command determined the three ballistic missile launches from North Korea did not pose a threat to Guam.
“US Pacific Command stands behind out ironclad commitment to the security of our allies in the Republic of Korea and Japan.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga confirmed that the projectiles did not strike Japanese waters and said they posed no direct threat to the nation’s safety.
10.10am: Kim Jong-un prepares to invade South Korean Islands
Kim Jong-un is preparing his soldiers to take over a South Korean island, North Korea’s state propaganda has revealed.
In a series of simulated drills, warplanes and missile launchers bombarded a mocked-up war zone.
Simulated attacks on South Korea’s border islands of Baengnyeong and Yeonpyeong saw paratroopers leap from planes while others swept into position on dinghies.
The DPRK state media said Kim “expressed great satisfaction” with the exercises.9.40am: US ‘ready to fight’ North Korea
The US has revealed its army is ready to attack North Korea at any time.
General Vincent Brooks said: “We have the responsibility of providing military options to our national leaders.
“Exercises are a way of making the option is a ready option, a capable option.
“Being in readiness to fight tonight, if we have to, is something we will do.”
These latest North Korea missile tests come as thousands of US and South Korean troops are taking part in joint military exercises.
Reporting from its Hawaii headquarters, US Pacific Command said: "The first and third missiles at 11.49am (10.49pm BST) and 12.19pm (11.19pm BST) failed in flight.
“The second missile launch at 12.07pm (11.07pm BST) appears to have blown up almost immediately.”
8am: North Korea launch ‘ballistic missiles’
Kim Jong-un ordered the launch of three short-range ballistic missiles last night, according to the United States military.
The missiles are believed to have been launched from the North Korean province of Gangwon.
They flew for about 155 miles (250km) before landing in the Sea of Japan.
The projectiles were launched at 06:49 on Saturday (21:49 GMT Friday), South Korea's defence ministry said.
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